An amendment introduced by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Todd Young (R-Indiana) to prohibit Economic Impact Payments (EIP) for illegal immigrants passed the Senate this evening on a bipartisan 58-42 vote. “We shouldn’t give checks to foreigners who’ve broken our … [Read more...]
Amendment to Prohibit Stimulus Checks for Illegal Immigrants Passed that was introduced by Senators Cotton and Young
February 4, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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Senator John Boozman Officially Named Ranking Member of Senate Ag Committee
February 4, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, was formally named the Ranking Member of the committee after the Senate approved its organizing resolution. As Ranking Member, Boozman will work with Chairwoman Debbie … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Takes Helm for Republicans on Senate Agriculture Committee Panel
February 2, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), incoming Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry—along with top committee Democrat and incoming Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)—held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas Vilsack to serve as U.S. … [Read more...]
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Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Pete Buttigieg Confirmation
February 2, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Pete Buttigieg to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation: “Pete Buttigieg supports policies that will cost American jobs, including the Green New Deal and cancelling … [Read more...]
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Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Alejandro Mayorkas Confirmation Vote
February 2, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security: “Alejandro Mayorkas has flouted immigration law, embroiled himself in scandals, intimidated whistleblowers, … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Statement on Death of Chad Colley
February 2, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the death of Fort Smith, Arkansas native and former National Commander of Disabled American Veterans Ralph C. Colley, Jr. “Chad”: “Chad Colley was a beloved advocate for disabled veterans, … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Questions Secretary of Veterans Affairs Nominee Denis McDonough
January 28, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) questioned Denis McDonough, the nominee to serve as Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary. McDonough testified before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Last Congress, Boozman authored legislation to create a VA … [Read more...]
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Boozman, Cotton Join Effort to Defend Rule Protecting Arkansas Farmers and Landowners
January 28, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined a Senate resolution expressing the need for the U.S. Senate to stand with farmers, ranchers, landowners and businesses by upholding the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection rule, which replaced … [Read more...]
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Lt. Governor Griffin Appears on Newsmax TV to Discuss President Biden’s Damaging Keystone XL Pipeline Decision
January 28, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Lt. Governor Tim Griffin appeared on Spicer & Co. with Sean Spicer on Tuesday, January 26th, to discuss the President's decision to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline permit and the negative impact it will have. America needs leaders to grow jobs, not kill them. This move is purely political, and … [Read more...]
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Cotton Statement on Antony Blinken Confirmation Vote
January 28, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Antony Blinken to be the U.S. Secretary of State: “President Biden gave a gift to Vladimir Putin by unconditionally extending the New START treaty. He also crossed both of … [Read more...]
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